Removal & Installation (Optima & Magentis (Canadian))

1. Remove right axle shaft. See appropriate procedure under FWD AXLE SHAFT . Remove center bearing bracket bolts from cylinder block. Remove intermediate shaft from transaxle.
2. Using puller (09517-43001), remove center bearing bracket from inner shaft. Using adapter (09495-33100 and 09216-21100), press out center bearing from bracket. See Fig 1. Discard oil seals and bearing. Inspect Inner shaft for bending or rust. Inspect inner shaft splines for deformation or abnormal wear. Replace if needed.
3. Apply multipurpose grease onto center bearing and inside run of center bearing bracket. Using adapter (09495-33100), press center bearing into bracket.
4. Pack specified amount of grease into dust seals. See CENTER BEARING GREASE SPECIFICATIONS . Using seal installer (09216-21600) and support (09216-21100), tap inner and outer dust seals onto center bearing bracket assembly. Using support bracket (09432-33300), brace center bearing bracket assembly. Press inner shaft into center bearing bracket assembly.
5. Install NEW clip onto input shaft groove. Install input shaft into transaxle assembly. Install center bearing bracket bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Center Bearing & Inner Shaft Assembly

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

CENTER BEARING GREASE SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Ozs. (g)
Inner Dust Seal	.25-.35 (7-10)
Outer Dust Seal	.14-.21 (4-6)